Casualties of War Radio Interview

We are bringing you five
brand new interviews with deployed military members on this week’s United We
Roll World Tour Show here at Stardust Radio Network, Inc.

and a special visit with a
Gold Star Father (or, as he prefers, the Father of a Gold Star Son).

One of the members is
located in the Kyrgyzstan Republic, two are in

Afghanistan and two guests
are serving in the Horn of Africa.

SHOW
SCHEDULE

2:00pm
– Introduction / Announcements

Interview
#1 (appr 2:11pm) – William Koch

Gold Star Father / Poet

Interview
#2 (appr 2:33pm) – MSgt Joshua Roznowski

376
EOSS Weather Service

Transit
Center Manas, Kyrgyzstan

Interview
#3 (appr 3:09pm) – SGT Briana Hawkes

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Afghanistan

Interview
#4 (appr 3:40pm) – PFC Dezmon Ramon

HHT,
1-14 CAV, 3-2 SBCT

Afghanistan

Interview
#5 (appr 4:14pm) – SrA Harold Cade

CJTF-HOA
J6 Tacnet

Camp
Lemonier, Africa

Interview
#6 (appr 4:46pm) – MSgt Pam Anderson

CJTF-HOA
PAO

Camp
Lemonier, Africa

Show ends at 5:10pm Central

About William Koch Jr.

William Koch Jr. is an East Brunswick resident with 32 years as a member of the IBEW 456-Electricians Union. He is the father of American hero Cpl. Steven R. Koch of the 82nd Airborne Infantry, who was lost in action on March 3, 2008, in Afghanistan. "Together with wife Christine, daughter Lynne and son William, we struggle through the loss of Cpl. Koch every day. The greatest gift is to give your life for others. Cpl. Koch felt so deeply about the protection of those who could not protect themselves that he inspired soldiers in combat as well as his persona for friendship, lending a helping hand, his ever-present smile and most of all, 'Honor Above All.' He is greatly missed by all of us, and our hearts go out to others that have lost members in their service to America." Lynne was lost on 5-6-2010 to affects of PSTD from losing her brother Cpl Steven Koch. She also becomes a Casualty of War.....................

About this Blog

A blog dedicated to the soldiers, families and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

About the Authors

Anthony Gonzales Anthony graduated from Middlesex County College in May 2009 with a major in liberal arts/journalism. He has worked for The Home News Tribune for almost three years, starting as a circulation representative for the newspaper.

Lyon Henry is a 15-year veteran of the US Army and the NJ Army National Guard. He has served two consecutive tours in South Korea and a tour in Iraq. Among his military service awards are: the Army Good Conduct Medal, two Army Achievement Medals, and a Meritorious Service Medal. Lyon holds a BA in Information Technology and Informatics from Rutgers University and an MBA in Technology Management from New Jersey Institute of Technology. Lyon currently resides in Piscataway. William Koch Jr. is an East Brunswick resident with 32 years as a member of the IBEW 456-Electricians Union. He is the father of American hero Cpl. Steven R. Koch of the 82nd Airborne Infantry, who was lost in action on March 3, 2008, in Afghanistan. "Together with wife Christine, daughter Lynne and son William, we struggle through the loss of Cpl. Koch every day. Read More About William Koch Jr.

Christine Koch is an East Brunswick resident who has worked in the nursing field for 30 years. She is the Gold Star Mother of Cpl. Steven R. Koch, killed in action in the Sabari District of Afghanistan on March 3, 2008. "Without being a statistic, a mom, too, is a casualty of war, heard in her strangled weeping and guttural pleas to God to ease the pain of losing a child.Read More About Christine Koch

Staff Sgt. Rakene L. Lee is a drill instructor in the U.S. Marine Corps. He graduated from recruit training at Parris Island in 1998, and has trained in Thailand, Korea and Iwo Jima and has deployed to Iraq more than once. He is currently with his third battalion. His personal awards and decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (second award), the Combat Action Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal (third award).